Digital Wedding Invitation Features: A 16-Point Buyer's Checklist
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Quick answer
A digital wedding invitation should open from a link with no app or login, take RSVPs with a headcount, show a map and the schedule, and stay editable at the same link after you send it. For a Filipino wedding, also check for an entourage list, a dress code, and personal guest links that show who opened and replied.
Most feature lists read the same: RSVP, photos, music. This one is a buyer's checklist. Each row says what to check on a phone, and what Imbitasyon Ko does, from its own plan rules, so you can compare any platform on equal terms. Making one instead? Start with how to make a digital wedding invitation. Deciding on price? See free digital wedding invitations for the full plan table.
Our advice for the minimum: both names, the date and time, the venue with a map button, and RSVP. Everything below adds to that.
What guests need to use it (5 checks)
If any of these fail, a guest gives up and texts you instead, which is what you were trying to avoid.
| # | Feature | What to check | Imbitasyon Ko |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opens from a link | No app, no login, no download | Yes, all plans |
| 2 | RSVP with headcount | Attending, maybe or not attending, plus how many are coming; guests can change their answer and leave a wish | Yes, all plans, with a Wishes & Prayers section. For a personal link, the maximum is the number you set for that guest |
| 3 | Map button | One tap to directions, for each venue | A View Location button; the Google Maps link is optional |
| 4 | More than one event | Ceremony and reception, each with its own time and venue | Yes, all plans |
| 5 | Save to Calendar | Guests add the date without retyping it | Yes, all plans |
More on RSVP deadlines and follow-ups: wedding RSVP guide. For the map, see how to add a Google Maps location.
What saves you work (6 checks)
These decide whether you still chase replies by hand.
| # | Feature | What to check | Imbitasyon Ko |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Personal link per guest | The guest sees their own name | Yes; Free holds 20 guests on the list, Standard and Premium are unlimited |
| 7 | Open and reply tracking | You can see who has not opened it | Statuses: Not invited, Sent, not opened, Opened, no reply, then Attending, Maybe or Not attending |
| 8 | Editable after sending | Fix a typo without a new link | Yes; edits appear at the same link. The address can change once after publishing; old links redirect to the new one |
| 9 | Guest list import and export | Bring in a spreadsheet, take the replies out | CSV import and CSV export |
| 10 | Reusable messages | One message, each guest's name filled in | Templates with a name and a link placeholder; up to 10 saved |
| 11 | Sharing options | Works in the apps your guests use | Share sheet, copy link, SMS, Viber and WhatsApp buttons; Messenger by pasting the copied message |
Point 7 needs point 6: a single shared link cannot tell you who opened it. Sending nothing automatically is by design: Imbitasyon Ko has one tap per guest, no bulk sending. Channel details are in how to share your digital invitation.
What a Filipino wedding needs (5 checks)
Ask about these separately; a platform built for another market can miss them.
| # | Feature | What to check | Imbitasyon Ko |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Entourage list | Sponsors and wedding party under standard role names | Yes; Free shows the first 10 names on the published page, Standard and Premium show all |
| 13 | Dress code and motif | A written note and color swatches guests can see | A dress code note and up to 6 motif color swatches, all plans |
| 14 | Gift details | Your GCash or bank details, without the platform touching the money | A gift section showing your account or QR; Standard and up. Imbitasyon Ko never holds the money |
| 15 | Livestream link | A watch link for guests abroad | Premium |
| 16 | QR check-in | A ticket for each guest and a scan at the door | Premium; the ticket appears on each guest's personal link |
Role names and order are in the entourage guide. Gift wording and manners: GCash wedding gift etiquette. For guests overseas, see wedding livestream for guests abroad. For check-in setup, see QR code wedding invitations.
Nice extras that should not decide the purchase
These add mood, not function. Here is where each starts on Imbitasyon Ko.
- Themes: Free publishes 6 themes; Standard and Premium unlock all 30. Browse them on the themes page.
- Background music: Standard and up. It tries to play when guests open the cover, though browsers may block that, and guests get a play and pause button.
- Love Story timeline: Standard and up. It shows only if you fill it in.
- Gallery: 2 photos on Free, 15 on Standard, 30 on Premium. A video cover is Premium.
- AI writing assist: 3 free tries on Free, then Standard and up.
- Custom domain: Premium.
- Guest wishes: the Wishes & Prayers section is on every plan.
Optional sections stay off the page until you fill them in, so a plain invitation does not look empty.
Red flags on any platform
These are our advice, not a rule. Ask about each before you pay:
- Guests must sign up or install something to reply.
- The invitation expires. On Imbitasyon Ko, every plan stays online with no time limit.
- The design is one image, so you cannot fix a mistake without resending.
- Replies go to a separate inbox you have to check by hand.
- The platform says it handles gift money. Imbitasyon Ko only displays your details.
A 10-minute phone test
Do this on a real, mid-range phone over mobile data, not on your laptop.
- Open the link from Messenger or Viber, as a guest would, and time how long the first screen takes.
- Tap the map button. Does it open a route?
- RSVP as a guest, then tap Change RSVP.
- Scroll the entourage list. Can you read every name?
- Fix a typo in the editor, then reload the guest link.
- Open the guest list and check the statuses update after your test RSVP.
If step 1 is slow or step 6 needs a spreadsheet, keep looking. Free lets you run this whole test before you spend anything. Pricing shows what to add later if a limit matters.
Which checks matter for your wedding
Match your situation to the rows above:
| If your wedding has | Must-check rows |
|---|---|
| 100+ guests and a full entourage | 6, 7, 10, 12 |
| Guests overseas | 5, 11, 15 |
| Older relatives | 1, 2, and a phone call first; see older relatives |
| A large venue entrance | 16 |
| Cash gifts | 14 |
Pick the platform that passes rows 1 to 8 on your own phone first. The rest can wait.
Frequently asked questions
What should a digital wedding invitation include?
Our advice for the minimum: both names, the date and time, the venue with a map button, and an RSVP form. For a Filipino wedding, add the entourage list, a dress code with motif colors, and the schedule for each event. Everything else, such as music, photos and a gift section, is optional.
Do guests need an app or an account to open a digital wedding invitation?
They should not. On Imbitasyon Ko, guests open the link in their phone browser and can RSVP and send wishes without signing in or installing anything.
Can I change a digital wedding invitation after I send the link?
On Imbitasyon Ko, yes. Edits appear at the same link, so nobody needs a new one. The invitation address can be changed once after publishing, and links you already sent to the old address redirect to the new one.
How do I know which guests opened my digital invitation?
Send each guest a personal link. Imbitasyon Ko's guest list then shows each guest as Not invited, Sent, not opened, Opened, no reply, or Attending, Maybe or Not attending. A shared link cannot show this.
Which digital invitation features are free?
On Imbitasyon Ko's Free plan you get RSVP, guest wishes, the map button, Save to Calendar, the entourage list, the dress code and sharing. Music, Love Story and the gift section start at Standard. The livestream link, QR check-in and custom domain are Premium.
Is QR check-in worth having for a wedding?
Each guest gets a QR ticket and your team scans it at the door instead of reading names off a list. Our advice: it matters most when many guests arrive at one entrance. On Imbitasyon Ko it is a Premium feature, and the ticket appears only on each guest's personal link.